Sawadee Kub - Learning Thai Kub

I have been planning to learn Thai since my first trip to Bangkok i.e. few years ago. Until today, i haven't really started my Thai learning class. This is because i was tight up with weekend getaway and MBA courses.

Two weeks ago, I was in KLIA2 and passed by a bookstore which i saw Lonely Planet Language pocket book... It has drawn my attention...

The book has a good explanation of the Thai language and the grammar of Thai language. It's interesting that the grammar formation is totally different from English. While learning the grammar of Thai language, i could understand why some Thai people speaking broken English, because they did the direct translation from English. So in another words, i'm speaking broken Thai :p

Anyway, with the helping of the technology, my Thai friend and I are using Whatsapp to communication and he is teaching me Thai language via whatsapping... So, I'm not sure how fast i can learn? but i'm still not able to speak as i don't pronounce it. But At least i learn some basic way of communicate with the local >.<

Anyone know what is this means?

Khun na rak kub

The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty

I went into the Borders besides the gym two days back. Wondered around the bookstore, doing some reading. When i went through the TOP TEN rack... there was this book that drawn my attention.

I haven't really read through this book yet. So not able to tell you what HONEST TRUTH that the author trying to address in DISHONESTY. Will blog again once i finish the book.

My Third Place

It's not home,
It's not workplace,
It's that special place in between where we meet to awaken our senses
to find inspiration, and
to make lasting connections.

The third place -
This is what we have become for you
our loyal customer, our friend.

Okay, anyone can guess where is the third place?

For the past 1.5 weeks i was studying in this third place... A place that provide a nice couch for me to sit and study. Guess what? I have just gotten my Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification two days ago.

Anyway, back to this third place... I just obtained two of the trendy organizers...

Starbie 2011 planner

Two 2011 Starbie Planner

Hehehe... the third place is Starbie... Thanks to Bahija and Twilight for helping total 4 stamps on my first 2011 Starbie Planner...

BTW, It's Starbie 12 years birthday today... All Starbie offer free coffee from 10am-12pm... Just dropped by your nearest branch eh~

Happy Birthday Starbie 

How well we know ourselves?

I'm going to attend the staff F2F meeting whole day tomorrow. The meeting tomorrow is solely about how to build a strong organization and also discuss on some strategy planning stuff. The preparation of the meeting tomorrow is to finished two assessment i.e. DISC assessment and Strength Finder.

I just done my DISC assessment and Strength Finder . It was quite interesting to find out and understand from the report how the analysis done on me base on the questions that i answered. Have you done these assessment before? If yes, maybe we could discuss further in the near future.... :->

Let me share with you my strength finder result, here are my Top 5 strengths from the report provided by the Strength Finder center online. Interesting enough that i have these top 5 strength... :-)

• Learner
• Self-Assurance
• Maximizer
• Relator
• Futuristic

If you wanna to take the strength finder assessment, just go ahead and purchase the book
Title: Now Discover your Strengths
Author : Marcus Buckingham / Donald O Clifton.
ISBN: 1-4165-0265-3
Price: RM54.00 (Kinokuniya @ KLCC)

So, how well you know yourself especially your strengths? find out your strengths and make used them to achieve what you wishes and desires in the future ... :->

A good buy...

Recently, i'm interested to further understand on how nutrient food could help us on our health. Besides, i'm also interested to know more about eating balance... :->

Went to Popular book store @ Ikano (near the curve), a suburban mall last night after the dinner. I straight went to the rack that had all the book regarding healthy food. I'm looking for a good book talking about nutrition. I bought two books regarding FOOD. Not regular food but how to eat healthy :->

Nutrition for Life
Author: Lisa Hark, PhD, RD and Darwin Deen, MD
Publication: December 2004
ISBN: 0756605229
Nutrition for Life is the complete practical guide to every aspect of healthy eating. Explaining how to achieve a balanced diet, with recipes and sample menus throughout, this new home reference contains essential food facts, and focuses on good nutrition as a way of life.

Reference
1. About Dr. Lisa Harts: http://www.lisahark.com/statement.shtml
2. Nutrition Education Program: http://www.med.upenn.edu/nutrimed/


Top 100 Foods For a Younger You
Author: Sarah Merson
publication: February 2007
ISBN: 1844833941
Blackberries neutralize free radicals, which cause heart disease and premature wrinkles. Beets purify the blood and act as an anticarcinogen. Sardines have age-defying fatty acids and antioxidants. There’s no longer any doubt that a healthy diet is the cornerstone of a long and healthy life; eating right slows the aging process and keeps you looking good and feeling great. More...



I bought the nutrition for life for RM$50.91 after the discount. The current market price is RM115.95. The popular bookstore forgot to review the older price which is RM59.90. Because of their mistake, they sold the book to me for RM59.90 and i got additional 15% since my cousin has the card. Guess what? I used my HSBC credit card and i got another RM5 rebate for the next book i.e. Top 100 foods for a younger you. This book cost RM26.00 and i got 10% discount and a RM5 rebate on the book. End up i only paid RM18.40 for the book. So i spent total RM69.31 for two books which without all the discount and rebate it should cost RM141.95. Is it a good buy or not ?